How To Take Her Out On The Perfect Date When You're Broke

Whoever said you needed to be filthy rich to take girl out, on a nice date, was so wrong! There are times you feel like going out for a one of a kind outing but your pockets probably would end up with burnt holes. This happens especially when you're in college and you're dating the girl of your dreams. You really want to spoil her silly and give her the best dates, you can possibly imagine. But your struggle is the same. You think you're just too broke to take her out, wine and dine her to her heart's content and make yourself feel special!

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The best thing to keep in mind, while you're broke and dating is to keep it as real as you can. Even if you aren't dating and want to take a girl out on a date, just be yourself and be real and honest about things. It's a common disbelief that women are gold-diggers and that they like to see a wallet full of cash and cards. But that's not entirely the case and it's usually some archetype of women created mostly by the media. I mean, if she is a gold-digger, I'd judge you if you ever asked her out on a date!

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So, be creative, be imaginative and remember, money can't buy you everything. At least not a second date or her company, for that matter.

Here's a complete guide to still go on perfect dates, despite being broke.

Lesson1: Be Confident

I know this has been put forth to you many times and it's way too clichéd a pointer but it is still important. Confidence tells your woman that no matter what the problem or the situation is at hand, you will sail through it smoothly and you'll always come out with some solution or the other. So in case you're having a bad day with no dough on you, and need to take your lady out, think of other things you can do and don't give up on the idea.

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Lesson2: Let Your Imagination Run Wild

Being broke doesn't necessarily mean you can't do anything to make your date happy. This is the time to let your imagination run wild and do things a little out of the box. We're not saying, sit and make her a greeting card (although, she wouldn't mind that at all) but there are things you can do, which money honestly can't buy. Being an imaginative and a creative guy, makes a girl see how spontaneous and exciting you really are. You don't need a fancy car or a fabulous dinner plan to be the imaginative guy.Here are some great date ideas, you could work around?

Uber Deals

If you're taking an Uber to pick her up, go for some discounted cash back offers. Uber has a great package for INR 49, where you get 10 rides for INR 129. Just figure out a way to get that package and your ride is sorted! If you think that's too much to pay, then just make your way solo and ask her to meet you wherever you've planned the rest of the day/evening.

Win A Couple Movie Pass

If you want to take her out for a movie, then perhaps check out different radio stations. They give away a lot of free couple movie passes for the latest movies, every week. Answer the right questions, asked on air and you may just get very lucky. Most people get lucky because radio stations give away lots of movie passes throughout the day!

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Create A Movie Experience At Home

If it's not too forward for her then maybe invite her for a pure unadulterated night of a movie marathon? If she's a movie buff, she'll love the idea. If you don't have Netflix or a subscription to any of the entertainment websites, you can always buffer movies online. Maybe play a trilogy, so you have a nice long run and throw in some buttered popcorn in the microwave. This is always cheaper than taking her out for a movie. If you're a series person, then cue a season of your favourite series and make her watch it with you.

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A Fabulous Dinner Date

So maybe don't take her out for dinner? Do you happen to have a friend who cooks well? Everyone has that one friend who's a Nigella or a Ramsay in the kitchen. Or tries to be. Catch hold of that friend and ask them to really do you a solid and cook a nice meal for two! I am sure they'll keep up with the friendship and whip up a nice romantic meal for you two. You can either have the dinner date at your place or maybe ask someone who has a beautiful terrace, to loan it to you for a night! This way you save up on taking her out for an expensive meal and she gets some home cooked delights to feast on!

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Date To An Animal Shelter

You know how she reacts when she sees a bunch of puppies or kitten. Visit a nice shelter with her? If you're both animal lovers, it's an added bonus! You can buy some supplies for the animals at the shelter and head out there with her. She'll love you for the idea and the compassion you carry within you. You can perhaps pack a  lunch basket and eat lunch with her there. All you need to do is make some sandwiches before you set out.

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Picnic, Perhaps?

This one's another great date idea. You can either have a nice sombre picnic during the day if the weather permits, or do one right around sundown. Where? There are so many places that can be ideal for a picnic. Your local stretched out park and gardens or an old university campus, amidst some lush greens or someplace quant, where you can actually spend a lot of time talking to each other. Carry some essentials with you though. Pack a Frisbee. if she's a sporty girl, you guys can play some Frisbee. A deck of cards or Uno is ideal too, in case you're getting bored. Other board games are also great boredom killers. You can actually make a game date out of the picnic, if you run out of things to talk!

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Ladies Night FTW

If you really want your date night to have copious amounts of alcohol, you should probably head to a bar that has ladies night. Free drink for the lady and I am sure you can sneak in a couple of drinks from her as well. Maybe after the night is over, you can head to a local bread-omelette wala and have an awesome, local meal together.

Lesson3: Be Spontaneous

Cheap dates are actually spontaneous decisions and the more spontaneous they are, the more fun they turn out to be. If you plan an extensive evening, you know you'll end up spending money. So think of ways to be quick about your planning skills and have the most creative and unconventional ideas to toy around with. She will love you for your spontaneity and creativity.

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Student life is tough with all the loans and rents you have to pay. So maybe try and keep the girl in your  life happy, or try and win over a date by doing these spirited low budget things, that she will definitely adore you for!

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